Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,842,269); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 40
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1842269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).

Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1842269 3569354
Geekbench Single 2004 3310
Geekbench Multi 5311 10070
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 192 g
Price $825
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100
1842269 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +48.4%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.